Tonight’s AHL Preview: Binghamton Senators Vs. Lehigh Valley Phantoms
By Jeff Ulmer
Exactly two weeks ago goaltender Andrew Hammond and the Binghamton Senators let in an AHL record three goals in 21 seconds to begin a game en route to a 5-3 loss to the Lehigh Valley Phantoms. Tonight the Senators hope for revenge as they look for their third straight win.
(14-13-2-1, 31 pts) 4th in East Division
Vs.
(14-11-4-1, 33 pts) 3rd in East Division
6:05 PM
Floyd L. Maines Veterans Memorial Arena
RADIO: 96.9 FM, 680 AM. AHL Live
MATCH-UP HISTORY
Lehigh Valley has won two out of three played this season with the latest being in Phantoms territory with the three goals in 21 seconds affair night.
PLAYERS TO WATCH
Brandon Manning, LV – The leading point producer for the Phantoms as the defensman has 6 goals, 15 assists in 28 games with a +1. Also tops in total shots with 86.
Chris Wideman, BNG – Wideman continues to lead the team and the league’s best defensemen with 12 goals, 16 assists in 30 games while having a +5. His 100 shots also is ranked first on the team.
THREE KEYS TO THE GAME
1. Who’s in Net and Backing Up – With the recent whirlwind of activity in Binghamton in the signing of veteran goaltender Peter Mannino earlier this week, it’s most likely Scott Greenham will get the start with Mannino backing him up. Then again, management might want to take a look in seeing what Mannino brings with their recent investment.
2. Senators Strive for Three in a Row – Another big divisional opponent tonight as two points separate the two teams for the battle of the division title as well as making the playoffs. Let’s hope the trend continues as the Senators play three games in the next four days.
3. Ryan Dzingel & Max McCormick Part II– The rookies out of Ohio State are tearing it up recently in this mini two game winning streak combining for four goals this past weekend. The pair have made their necessarily adjustments to the pros and I expect them both to start racking in the points.
B-SENS TWEET OF THE GAME
*Cover Pic Courtesy of SenShot’s Photographer Alicia Strauch